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Topic Review (Newest First)

07-21-2013 12:58 PM

Deftmetal

They definatly are worth it

07-21-2013 12:56 PM

flyboyike

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deftmetal

One of the rubber things the hood would push against gets removed. The hood may flex some and vibrate against the strut. No risk of denting hood. Mine were never in constant contact with the hood and the stickers show no wear on them.

Good to know, these darn things may be worth a try after all.

07-21-2013 12:15 PM

Deftmetal

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyboyike

While watching their instruction video, I noticed that they include a "sticker" with the kit. The "sticker" goes on the underside of the hood where they expect some "possible contact" from the strut with the hood, thus the sticker is supposed to prevent paint damage. This concerns me a bit. A well-designed system should have no contact at all, and if it does, there ought to be something less amateurish for a solution than just a "sticker". I'm also concerned that over time the strut will end up denting the underside of the hood. Not that that's a huge deal, but...

One of the rubber things the hood would push against gets removed. The hood may flex some and vibrate against the strut. No risk of denting hood. Mine were never in constant contact with the hood and the stickers show no wear on them.

07-21-2013 11:45 AM

flyboyike

While watching their instruction video, I noticed that they include a "sticker" with the kit. The "sticker" goes on the underside of the hood where they expect some "possible contact" from the strut with the hood, thus the sticker is supposed to prevent paint damage. This concerns me a bit. A well-designed system should have no contact at all, and if it does, there ought to be something less amateurish for a solution than just a "sticker". I'm also concerned that over time the strut will end up denting the underside of the hood. Not that that's a huge deal, but...

05-23-2013 01:46 AM

nkasco

have been looking for these! great find mate

05-22-2013 11:39 PM

PandT

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasilvarsa

No Need for This. Waste of your Money.
Rather buy beer.
Bonnet is designed to be dropped from about 6 inches.

Beer = Good

Bonnets are for girls, hoods are for men and they have gas charged struts that raise things.